What Eggs, Jalapeños, Chickens and Chameleons Have in Common This Summer: Salmonella
Health officials traced the outbreak to a Texas producer after 98 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations were reported across 17 states.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs, with 98 cases and 26 hospitalizations reported across 17 states. The CDC traced the source to Midwest Poultry Services, a Texas producer.
- Midwest recalled more than 1.5 million dozen eggs after testing raised contamination concerns. Recalled products sold under brands including Kroger and Simple Truth carry best-by dates between July 20 and August 17, 2026.
- Impacted cartons carry codes P-1950 or 0840962 with Julian dates between 157 and 184 printed on the side. These eggs were distributed to retail and foodservice outlets across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, and New Mexico.
- Consumers should check their fridge for recalled eggs and return them for a refund or discard them immediately. The CDC advises washing surfaces that contacted the eggs using hot, soapy water to prevent cross-contamination.
- Confirmed case counts likely understate the real scope, as only a fraction of Salmonella infections are ever diagnosed. The CDC recommends cooking eggs to 165 degrees Fahrenheit and chilling perishable foods within two hours to prevent illness.
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What eggs, jalapeños, chickens and chameleons have in common this summer: salmonella
The United States is experiencing several major salmonella outbreaks connected to food and pets. Hundreds of people have gotten sick in dozens of states, and one death has been reported.
The U.S. Center for Disease Prevention and Control investigates an outbreak of salmonella that includes 96 contagions and 26 hospital admissions in 17 states.
People in 17 States Sickened From Salmonella Tied to Massive Egg Recall
This story was originally published on July 24, 2026. It has been updated to reflect illnesses connected to the recall. A major U.S. egg recall has been tied to 98 illnesses across 17 states, with 26 of these cases requiring hospitalization, according to reporting from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629f8dbda6b-2a70-4a2d-964a-bca2fa15b13a The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announ…
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